Christy Carlson Romano is a multifaceted American entertainer known for her acting, podcasting, and singing talents. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Ren Stevens on the Disney Channel series "Even Stevens" and as the voice of the main character in the animated series "Kim Possible." Romano's career began on Broadway, where she debuted in "Parade" and later appeared in "Beauty and the Beast." Her Disney Channel success continued with notable roles in original movies like "Cadet Kelly" and "The Even Stevens Movie." Beyond her on-screen work, Romano has ventured into podcasting, hosting shows such as "Christy's Kitchen Throwback" and "Vulnerable with Christy Carlson Romano," sharing her personal life experiences. She further engages her audience through her YouTube channel and continues to stay connected with fans through her social media presence.
Christy Carlson Romano was born on March 20, 1984.
In 1996, Christy Carlson Romano made her feature film debut in Woody Allen's "Everyone Says I Love You".
Christy Carlson Romano appeared in the film "Henry Fool" in 1997.
In 1998, Christy Carlson Romano made her Broadway debut in the musical "Parade".
Christy Carlson Romano appeared in the film "Looking for an Echo" in 2000.
In 2002, Christy Carlson Romano worked on three Disney Channel projects: "Even Stevens", "Cadet Kelly", and "Kim Possible".
Christy Carlson Romano began a 31-week run as Belle in Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" on Broadway in February 2004.
Walt Disney Records released Christy Carlson Romano's debut album, "Greatest Disney TV & Film Hits", in 2004.
Christy Carlson Romano reprised her role as Belle in "Beauty and the Beast" at Atlanta's Fox Theatre in 2005.
Christy Carlson Romano published and narrated the audiobook for her novel, "Grace's Turn", on August 22, 2006.
Christy Carlson Romano's novel "Grace's Turn" was published in 2007 and named Teenage Book of the Year by the NYPL.
In September 2008, Christy Carlson Romano joined the Broadway company of "Avenue Q" as Kate Monster.
In 2010, Christy Carlson Romano starred in "White's Lies" off-Broadway.
Christy Carlson Romano met Brendan Rooney in February 2011.
Christy Carlson Romano directed a music video for Steph Gold's "THE SUN" in 2012.
Christy Carlson Romano married Brendan Rooney on December 31, 2013.
In March 2016, Christy Carlson Romano directed her first feature film, "Christmas All Over Again".
Christy Carlson Romano's first daughter, Isabella Victoria, was born in 2016.
Christy Carlson Romano appeared as Poppy Blu in the live-action "Kim Possible" movie, which premiered on February 15, 2019.
Christy Carlson Romano's second daughter, Sophia Elizabeth, was born in 2019.
In August 2020, it was announced that Christy Carlson Romano would host the cooking show "Bucket List Bistro".
Christy Carlson Romano launched PodCo, a podcast network, in 2023.
In 2023, Christy Carlson Romano stated she does not identify as a celebrity but prefers the terms public person or content creator.
It was announced on November 15, 2024 that Romano would participate in the third season of Special Forces: World's Toughest Test.